Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Interprets and evaluates optical component drawings and determines best processes and methods needed to meet drawing specifications.
• Programs tool paths for the CNC machining of glass and other optical materials.
• Operates Haas and DMG-Mori 3 and 4-axis vertical and horizontal machining centers to shape optical materials to precise dimensions.
• Utilizes conventional optical machining equipment to shape optical materials.
• Coaches and trains junior CNC technicians in glass machining techniques, optical fabrication methods, and CNC programming using GibbsCAM.
• Participates in process development efforts that expand capabilities, increase yield, and improve cycle time.

Education & Experience

• The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience with precision CNC machining of glass.
• Fluent in computer-aided machining software (Mastercam, GibbsCAM, or equivalent).
• Understanding of GD&T tolerances and technical drawing interpretation.
• Ability to train and coach junior CNC technicians in the programming and machining of complex glass geometries.
• Experience with classical optical generating techniques, such as blancharding, spherical generating, edging, and cropping.
• Experience working with aspheric optical surfaces, including an understanding of sag calculations, aspheric departure, wedge, and decenter. 

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations (ITAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8. U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State."